FAW 'disgusted' by racial abuse of Wales players following Mexico game
Offensive messages were sent online to Rabbi Matondo and Ben Cabango
The Football Association of Wales says it's 'disgusted' by the racial abuse two of its players faced after their win over Mexico on Saturday.
Offensive messages were sent on Instagram to Wales winger Rabbi Matondo and team-mate Ben Cabango
The FAW says it's working with South Wales Police to ensure this 'abhorrent behaviour' is reported and investigated.
It has released a statement saying: "The FAW are in dialogue with South Wales Police to ensure this kind of abhorrent behaviour is reported and investigated.
"The FAW joins other national associations and clubs in urging social media platforms and regulatory authorities to take stronger, more effective and urgent action against this despicable behaviour."
Matondo has taken to Twitter to criticise the platform saying Instagram is doing 'absolutely nothing' about racial abuse."
The Wales winger wrote on Twitter: “And it continues… another week of @instagram doing absolutely nothing about racial abuse.
“My insta will get taken down if I post any clips from my games though… #priorities”
In response - the company says the accounts the messages came from have been removed and they're commited to taking tougher action when people break their rules.
Swansea City have offered their “unequivocal” support to Cabango.
“As a football club, we are appalled by this. No-one should have to endure this type of abuse,” said Swansea city chief executive Julian Winter.
“Ben is representing his country, he is a proud Welshman and it is a proud moment for he and his family.
“We will support Ben unequivocally on this matter and back him in every way possible.”